- 124
A PAIR OF 'HUANGHUALI' AND HARDWOOD HORSESHOE-BACK ARMCHAIRS, QUANYI QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- 95.8 by 65,8 by 59 cm, 37 3/4 by 25 3/4 by 23 1/4 in.
each with curving toprail sloping down to the arms supported on serpentine side posts and terminating in a curved hook beyond the corner posts set with shaped spandrels, the curved backsplat carved with a shou character medallion, the back corner posts continuing below the rectangular frame, with soft mat seat, to the back legs joined by stepped stretchers and a footrest, the front legs with a cusped arching apron
Provenance
Collection of John T. Irvine, purchased in China in the 1920s.
Condition
The chairs are in good condition with the exception of two replaced sections of the top rail on one and one replaced section on the other, all the feet have been built up and the seats and running strips replaced.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."